Emory Legacy Program

What is an Emory legacy?

LEGACY: (1) Something handed down from an ancestor or predecessor; from the past.

Any student who has at least one parent, grandparent, and/or sibling who is an alumnus/a of Emory University (undergraduate or graduate program) is considered to be a legacy.

What is the Emory Legacy Program?

Alumni and students are the most important people in the Emory community, and this program is designed to honor them as well as encourage their family to become part of the University's proud tradition. The Emory Legacy Program recognizes families for making an Emory education part of their family tradition. The program is offered to encourage the Emory spirit in students who are children, grandchildren, and/or siblings of Emory graduates. Generations of families have passed on the Emory tradition to their children, grandchildren, and siblings, and we want to help celebrate this special relationship.

The program helps these very important members of the Emory community stay in touch with the University and with other legacies through special programs, events, activities and networking opportunities, and rewards families for their continued generational support of Emory. This program is just one more way that we're strengthening the bond between the University, our alumni, and our students.

Are you an Emory legacy?

If you have a parent, grandparent, and/or sibling alumnus/a of Emory, please fill out a Legacy Profile Form and you will be added to this exclusive Emory program. If you have any questions, please contact Carol So with the Emory Alumni Association at cjso@emory.edu or 404.712.8418.

Signature Legacy Programs

Freshman Legacy Pinning Ceremony

Entering freshmen Legacy students of Emory College and two guests are invited to celebrate and be recognized for continuing the Emory educational tradition. Students are presented with a specially designed Legacy pin by their Emory alumni family members. The event is by invitation only and traditionally held during Emory’s Family Weekend.

Legacy Admissions Hospitality Suites

Admitted freshmen Legacy students of Emory College and their families are welcomed on campus during admitted student visitation days in April. The Emory College Development & Alumni Relations Office hosts hospitality suites on each visitation day, presenting an opportunity for students and parents to enjoy refreshments while meeting current students and staff. Please contact Kate Lawlor at kate.lawlor@emory.edu if you would like more information.

Commencement Legacy Brunch and Medallion Ceremony

Graduating Legacy students of all schools and their families are invited to celebrate and be recognized on this special occasion. Emory alumni family members present each Legacy graduate with a specially designed Legacy medallion to be worn at Commencement. The ceremony is by invitation only and traditionally held the Saturday before Commencement.